Chickadillo (Chicken Picadillo)

Ingredients
1 lb. chicken breast,
boneless, skinless, cut
into thin strips
2 tsp. olive oil
1 large yellow onion,
finely chopped
1 medium green
pepper, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper,
finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, mashed
⅓ cup no-salt-added
tomato sauce
⅓ cup low-sodium
chicken broth
⅓ cup fresh lemon
juice
⅓ cup water
¼ tsp. ground cumin
2 bay leaves
¼ cup golden raisins
Fresh cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp. capers, drained
2 Tbsp. green olives,
chopped
Directions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken and stir-fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.
3. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.
4. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
5. Remove the bay leaves and serve with brown rice and black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and olives.
162 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 380 mg potassium
National Institutes of Health